Zulma
Every Zulma since 1947 — 1,662 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zulma
Zulma is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,358 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1947, 1,662 American babies have been named Zulma. Its peak came in 1974, when 52 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Zulma stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zulma year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #8,358 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 7 | #13,453 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 9 | #11,085 |
| 2019 | 5 | #18,016 |
| 2018 | 8 | #12,460 |
| 2017 | 7 | #14,116 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,777 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 10 | #10,953 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,966 |
| 2012 | 6 | #16,857 |
| 2011 | 11 | #10,371 |
| 2010 | 14 | #8,699 |
| 2009 | 8 | #13,699 |
| 2008 | 31 | #4,879 |
| 2007 | 21 | #6,550 |
| 2006 | 30 | #4,810 |
| 2005 | 18 | #6,818 |
| 2004 | 19 | #6,487 |
| 2003 | 26 | #4,942 |
| 2002 | 27 | #4,620 |
| 2001 | 23 | #5,173 |
| 2000 | 31 | #4,078 |
| 1995 | 30 | #3,669 |
| 1990 | 22 | #4,522 |
| 1985 | 21 | #3,982 |
| 1980 | 28 | #3,133 |
| 1975 | 32 | #2,515 |
| 1970 | 48 | #1,858 |
| 1965 | 30 | #2,203 |
| 1960 | 16 | #3,211 |
| 1955 | 15 | #3,094 |
| 1950 | 6 | #5,300 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zulma in 2025?
Zulma ranked #8,358 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zulma?
1,662 babies have been named Zulma in the United States since 1947, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zulma most popular?
Zulma peaked in 1974, when 52 newborns received the name.
Is Zulma a boy or girl name?
Zulma is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zulma rising or falling?
Zulma is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.